Idaho farmers are hoping Congress can get updated farm bill across finish line

Idaho farmers are hoping Congress can get updated farm bill across finish line

Originally published June 11 on IdahoCapitalSun.com.

Farm Bill Talks Gain Momentum in Senate

https://dehayf5mhw1h7.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2103/2026/06/11141447/greg-farm-bill-talks-wrap.mp3 Farmers facing high fertilizer, diesel, and interest costs are watching Washington closely as farm bill negotiations gain momentum. Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman John Boozman says years of work on a bipartisan farm bill may finally be paying off. Speaking this week, the Arkansas Republican said, “We have a tremendous opportun…

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Idaho farmers are hoping Congress will pass an updated farm bill to update safety-net, conservation, financing and other programs. The bill was passed by the U.S. House and is under consideration in the U.S. Senate. (Kirsten Strough / USDA)Many of Idaho’s farmers and producers are dealing with skyrocketing costs to do business, but many of the nation’s support systems for them are outdated.  “We have pressure from the cost of fertilizer, the inc…

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Idaho farmers are hoping Congress will pass an updated farm bill to update safety-net, conservation, financing and other programs. The bill was passed by the U.S. House and is under consideration in the U.S. Senate. (Kirsten Strough / USDA)Many of Idaho’s farmers and producers are dealing with skyrocketing costs to do business, but many of the nation’s support systems for them are outdated.  “We have pressure from the cost of fertilizer, the inc…